The Man Who Wasn't There
2001
The Man Who Wasn't There

Quick Info

Year
2001
Director
Joel Coen
Duration
116 min
Language
EN
Country
GB
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$19M

External Ratings

IMDb7.5
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes75%
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The Man Who Wasn't There

Joel Coen2001116mEN

Our Rating

7.6/10
7.6/10
Story
7.7/10
Acting
7.5/10
Direction
7.3/10
Cinematography
7.1/10
Music

Overview

A tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small California town, is dissatisfied with his life, but his wife Doris' infidelity and a mysterious opportunity presents him with a chance to change it.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.6
Acting
7.7
Direction
7.5
Cinematography
7.3
Music
7.1

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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